Digital Inclusion
If ACP Goes Away, Wireless Carrier Wants Jump in Lifeline Support for Tribal Areas
Smith Bagley, Inc., is asking the FCC to provide more money to the Tribal Lifeline benefit.
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides subsidized broadband connections of $30/month, and $75/month for Tribal households.
Digital Inclusion
Smith Bagley, Inc., is asking the FCC to provide more money to the Tribal Lifeline benefit.
Universal Service
Thursday's draft net neutrality order excuses broadband internet service providers from contributions.
Briefs
The company said it will continue to offer an affordable internet service as the Affordable Connectivity Program ends.
Digital Inclusion
The program will be fully exhausted at the end of May.
Digital Inclusion
Advocates propose merging digital discrimination reporting requirements with existing Broadband Data Collection.
What's New
It's a time of changing seasons in Washington, and in Rural America.
Funding
The House of Representatives passed a $1.1 trillion spending package Friday morning which omits funding for key broadband initiatives.
Funding
Most Democratic senators support Affordable Connectivity Program extension, plus 'Rip and Replace' funding.
Funding
The fiscal year 2025 budget has funds for broadband expansion, tech innovation and digital equity.
Digital Inclusion
If providers opt to provide ACP benefits in May they may need to absorb some unexpected costs themselves.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The assumption that consumers have a choice in selecting broadband providers is often far from the truth, said panelists.
Digital Inclusion
Two experts discussed the roadblocks standing in the way of an ACP extension
Universal Service
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has argued that appropriations make the USF less stable.
Digital Inclusion
Starks hailed the ACP as the most effective program to date in helping low-income Americans maintain online connectivity.
Expert Opinion
Continuing the ACP program can be justified, but only if it is meaningfully reformed to render it more fiscally responsible.
Broadband Mapping and Data
The experts held split opinions regarding the impact of new consumer broadband labels mandated by the Federal Communications Commission.